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Raisins placed in water swell up due to

A
Plasmolysis
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Adsorption
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Diffussion
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D
Endosmosis
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Solution

The correct option is D Endosmosis
When dry raisins are placed in water, it has a low water concentration or is less dilute from the surrounding water. As a result of which water from high concentration travels inside the raisins to low concentration through a semi permeable membrane. This continuous inward movement of water swells up the raisins and is called endosmosis.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D).

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